Windows 11 laptops with Snapdragon X ARM chips can now run Adobe Premiere Pro under emulation

Windows 11 laptops with Snapdragon X ARM chips can now run Adobe Premiere Pro under emulation

What you need to know

  • Adobe has released the x86 version of Premiere Pro for Windows 11 on ARM devices running Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X processors.
  • The app will run under emulation until an ARM native app is ready, which Adobe says it is currently working on.
  • Competing apps such as DaVinci Resolve are already available natively on ARM.

As an analyst with years of experience in digital media production and a keen interest in technology advancements, I find Adobe’s move to bring Premiere Pro to ARM devices running Windows 11 on Snapdragon X processors both intriguing and somewhat challenging.


Adobe now allows running Premiere Pro on Windows 11 ARM laptops with Snapdragon X chips under emulation, following initial support when Copilot+ PCs debuted. However, this feature was temporarily removed due to discovered performance problems and bugs.

The Creative Cloud app now hosts the app again, indicating that Adobe has addressed some initial issues. However, since it operates under emulation, you might notice slower performance compared to Intel or AMD systems. Preliminary tests show that the app works well for a basic video project involving several layers and audio at 1080p resolution.

Windows 11 laptops with Snapdragon X ARM chips can now run Adobe Premiere Pro under emulation

The firm has announced that they’re developing an ARM-compatible version of Premiere Pro, but haven’t provided a release date yet. At present, Photoshop works natively on Windows ARM systems. It is anticipated that other Adobe software like After Effects will be accessible via emulation on Windows ARM platforms later in the year.

On June 18th, the first PCs powered by Snapdragon X were introduced to the market following a significant launch event held a month earlier. At this event, Adobe made a pledge to back Windows on ARM with the Adobe Creative Suite. Currently, it is possible to operate Photoshop, Fresco, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Acrobat, Firefly, and Illustrator (in beta version) on the latest Snapdragon X laptops.

I’ve noticed that rivals of Adobe are likewise making strides to introduce their applications on the Windows on ARM platform. For instance, the video and color editing suite DaVinci Resolve has a beta version tailored for Windows on ARM. Similarly, Microsoft’s Clipchamp app is already optimized for this platform as well.

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2024-08-05 18:40